Federal lawsuit challenges private school that gives preference to Native Hawaiians

Kamehameha Schools sued over race-based admissions

The Kamehameha Schools, established with a bequest from a Hawaiian princess in 1887, is among the most elite private educational institutions in Hawaii. Its central mission, to serve Native Hawaiians, stayed intact for decades. That vision has long been realized through its admissions policy. While anyone can apply to attend Kamehameha’s elementary, middle and high schools, preference is given to students who can prove some Hawaiian ancestry. A…

This School Has Taught Native Hawaiians Since 1887. Is That Discrimination?

The admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools gives preference to Native Hawaiians. A new lawsuit calls it “blood-based discrimination.”

Kamehameha Schools sued over race-based admissions | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The nonprofit group that successfully challenged race-conscious college admissions in the U.S. Supreme Court has filed a new lawsuit — this time against Kamehameha Schools — seeking to overturn the private institution’s long-standing policy of giving preference to students of Native Hawaiian ancestry.

Kamehameha Schools faces lawsuit challenging race-based admissions

A lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions challenges Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy, claiming the institution’s “race-based admission policy is illegal and continues to harm families.”

Kamehameha Schools Sued Over Native Hawaiian Admissions Policy

Students for Fair Admissions founder Ed Blum said he has received death threats over his attempt to strike down the policy.

Federal lawsuit challenges private school that gives preference to Native Hawaiians

A lawsuit in Honolulu challenges the admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools, which gives preference to Native Hawaiian applicants.